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Convert Printer to Wireless

audeal

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Posted July 29, 2011 at 10:49PM

Is it possible to convert a USB Printer to run Wirelessly.

I have just moved to another part of the country and my printer is now further away from my computer and I would rather not have cables running all over the place.

I have an HP Photosmart C5180 all in one printer with a CISS connected and do not want to replace it. I have been told this is not possible and would like to confirm this.

Thank you for any response you may give.

Audeal

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spuds

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Posted July 30, 2011 at 12:33AM

There are wireless kits for some HP printers, but what is available do not come cheap, compared to printers with a wireless facility already installed, with a new full warranty provided for the complete unit.

You could check eBay for an idea as to what is on offer. I have just used 'hp wireless kit' in the eBay search box and it came up with a few solutions.

I have the Photosmart C3180, and I wouldn't think of converting that because HP regard that and perhaps the C5180 as now both obsolete!.

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robinofloxley

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Posted July 30, 2011 at 12:45AM

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nbsbssi3_21?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=print+server+wireless&sprefix=print+server+wireless

Check reviews/research before any purchase, I dunno how good these things are.

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robinofloxley

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Posted July 30, 2011 at 12:45AM

Bloody links.

amazon search = print server wireless

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retep888™

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Posted July 30, 2011 at 2:50AM

Your link

click here

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audeal

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Posted July 30, 2011 at 11:21AM

Many thanks for your replies. The Amazon Link has shown me the way and I will be looking into that link when I return from holliday next week.

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woodchip

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Posted July 30, 2011 at 11:39AM

The Easy Way.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B002LB8XFK/ref=dptopcmcracr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Copy and Paste the Address to your Web Browser Address Bar then Press Enter. Reviews on Site for the above

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